2017 is gone, like dust in the wind or a stray can of Holsten Pils around Hanra. 2018 is now underway and the whole world is pretty much the same as ever, apart from global gym subscriptions have just sky rocketed and everyone is trying to give up something.

Before we could possibly say farewell to the year that was, the SESHWYN lads settled down to look at the best parts of the year and ignore all the bullshit that has unfortunately come along with it. Episode 16 brings you our favourite songs from all genres and an absolute abundance of chat on all the media that made 2017 tolerable. We hope you enjoy.

For the first time since the Best of 2016 podcast (Episode 3), all 12 of the tracks we've played are available on Spotify and have subsequently been added to the EVERYTING SESHWYN playlist for your future listening pleasure.

Without many obscure tracks to share this time around, I figured it was best to link some of the content that we discussed.

Hanra's videos of the years included this kaleidoscope of a visual from the boundary-pushing Björk. I can't say I understand it all but I certainly respect the art.

Christy awarded The Lemon Twigs his coveted video of the year award.

The D'Addario brothers hail from Long Island, New York and the visuals for their single 'I Wanna Prove To You' takes them on a journey to director Nick Roney's grandparents house for a much needed lesson on love.

Another SESHWYN favourite this year came in the shape of Young Thug's video for 'Wyclef Jean'.

Well technically it's Thugger's video but you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise given the rapper's no-show for the now infamous video.

Much like The Lemon Twigs, the genius here comes in the subverting of the relationship between the artist, the director and the audience.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard showed the entire musical world how it's done by releasing 5 stellar albums in the calendar year. I haven't checked the numbers but I'm fairly certain that makes them as prolific as Lil B or Viper. Anyway, my personal favourite Murder Of The Universe is linked below and is a fantastic place to start. Support this band.

19 year old Steve Lacy absolutely destroys every alibi for a lack of equipment and his TED talk below outlines how he got started on an iPod Touch. Makes me feel pretty ashamed that I've owned an iPhone for years and never produced anything more than some unfunny tweets.

Still a member of The Internet and handpicked by Tyler, The Creator to feature on his latest album Flower Boy, Steve is definitely one to watch in the coming years. God only knows what he's capable of if someone actually gives him a Macbook Pro...

That brings us to the end of yet another god damn year and whilst time feels like it's hurtling by faster than ever, I hope this marks the first of many for more years to come for our humble podcast. In the meanwhile, hit us up over at @Seshwyn if you have any suggestions for us.

From Hanra, Christy and myself, we'd like to wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year and we hope to see you here again soon for Episode 17 where we return to regular programming (aka more obscure international gems).

IT'S CHRISTMAS

That's right folks, it's time to get hyped for SESHWYN'S SESHMAS VOLUME 2. Carrying on from last year's foray into alternative Christmas music, we've selected 12 new festive favourites for you to enjoy, regardless of whether you've been naughty or nice. So sit back, grab a tipple, and enjoy our latest gift to you - SESHWYN Podcast Episode 15.

What's this you say? Well we've only gone and made a SESHMAS playlist for you to play at the family dinner table. All the tracks (available on Spotify) from our two Christmas podcasts in one place AND I've made the embedded player white for that rich seasonal symbolism. Don't say we never do anything for you.

Of course, this wouldn't be the SESHWYN podcast if everything was available on Spotify now would it...

First up Hanra gave us the indie couple: Wavves & Best Coast. I have no idea if the respective vocalists are still together but what I do know is that in 2010 they joined forces for the ever catchy 'Got Something For You' and as a result we've now got something for you.

Christy took us in a more sombre direction with Bad Blood's 'Winter Warlock (Pier 49)'. Hailing from Seattle, I really can't find much more on the band (apart from the fact frontman Conor Kiley used to front a glam-rock band called Holy Ghost Revival) but the song serves as another stark reminder that Christmas isn't always all fun and games for everyone.

On that note, I'd like to remind you to reach out to any friends and family who you haven't spoken to in a while, or you suspect could be lonely or suffering. It really shouldn't take an annual holiday or a random guy on the internet for you to do that either. Go and look after each other.

Hanra somehow found the Christmas themed synths (he really does a skill for seeking this stuff out), taking us way back to 1976 when Bruce Haack paired up with Ted Pandel on their Ebenezer Electric record. Whatever your thoughts on 'Oo Bah Humbug', you have to recognise how far ahead of his time Haack was, a true pioneer of the electronic music that kids love to go and do drugs to these days.

Christy rounded us out with Old Man Gloom, a band with a very apt name that features members of Cave In, Converge and Isis (not that one) so no wonder they're heavy as hell. Arguably the least 'Christmassy' of all the songs we played this time around but proof that there's something for everyone, no matter the season.

It might not be the one to play your kids as they're trying to get to sleep on Christmas Eve but it's a god damn rager so make sure it's played at some point on the 24th.

I'm sad to say that's it for another year but Christmas is just beginning so I hope you've found something you love that can brighten your countdown to the big day. It's no exaggeration to say that I'm already thinking ahead to SESHMAS 2018 but you'll just have to bide your time for that extravaganza.

Also festivities aside, we want to hear YOUR favourites from 2017. Songs, albums, artists, books, pints, cuisines, you name it, we'll discuss it. Hit us up over at @SESHWYN and we'll see you again at the end of December in Episode 16 for a round up of everything that 2017 has delivered. Until then: